Lens Unit

Lens unit business was succeeded to its wholly owned subsidiary, Maxell Frontier Co., Ltd. from April 1, 2026.
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Product Information

Automotive Camera Lens Unit [Under Development products]

Automotive Camera Lens Unit

Overview
Lens unit with high resolution and low distortion features Maxell's unique optical design and precise molding/assembling technology. Suitable for front sensing camera for ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistant System) and Camera Monitor systems (CMS) for automotive mirror-replacement.
Features
- Angle of Horizontal View: 45 deg.(°) to 80 deg.(°)
- Designed for wide operation temperature range
- Suitable for Mega-pixel image sensors
| Item | Angle of Horizontal View | Sensor Size | Resolution | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCC67HK1 | 57 deg.(°) | 1/3 inch | Mega |
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| VCC67HK2 | 52 deg.(°) | 1/3 inch | Mega | |
| VCD59A | 45 deg.(°) | 1/3 inch | Mega | - |
| VCD54A | 80 deg.(°) | 1/3.7 inch | VGA | - |
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Overview
Compact and short fish-eye lens unit features Maxell's unique optical design and precise molding/assembling technology. Having durability and sealability required for vehicle mounting, and suitable for AVM (Around View Monitor) camera system.
Features
- Angle of Horizontal View: more than 180 deg.(°) (fish-eye lens)
- Designed for wide operation temperature range
- Special hydrophobic coating to repel water droplets on the lens surface
- IP6K9K conforming sealing structure to prevent water intrusion even during the car wash
- Suitable for VGA to Mega-pixel image sensors
| Item | Angle of Horizontal View | Sensor Size | Resolution | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCB51A | 180 deg.(°) | 1/3.7 inch | VGA |
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| VCB63A | 198 deg.(°) | 1/4 inch | Mega |
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| VCC88D | 190 deg.(°) | 1/2.7 inch | Mega |
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| VCC36HT | 190 deg.(°) | 1/2.7 inch | Mega | - |
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Overview
Lens unit ideal for CMS (Camera Monitoring System: automotive mirror alternative system). It's straylight suppressed design is suitable for HDR image sensor and features Maxell's unique optical design and precise molding/assembling technology.
Features
- Angle of Horizontal View: 52 deg.(°) to 130 deg.(°)
- Designed for wide operation temperature range
- Special hydrophobic coating to repel water droplets on the lens surface
- IP6K9K conforming sealing structure to prevent water intrusion even during the car wash
- Suitable for Mega-pixel image sensors
| Item | Angle of Horizontal View | Sensor Size | Resolution | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCC67HK1 | 57 deg.(°) | 1/3 inch | Mega |
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| VCC67HK2 | 52 deg.(°) | 1/3 inch | Mega | |
| VCD38A | 100 deg.(°) | 1/2.7 inch | Mega |
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| VCE38A | 130 deg.(°) | 1/2.7 inch | Mega |
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Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Overview
Glass lens unit with high resolution and low distortion Applications: - Front sensing camera for ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistant System) - Camera Monitor systems (CMS): automotive mirror alternative system
Features
- Angle of Horizontal View: 52 deg.(°) to 80 deg.(°)
- Designed for wide operation temperature range
- Suitable for Mega-pixel image sensors
| Item | Angle of Horizontal View | Sensor Size | Resolution | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCE32GE | 57 deg.(°) | 1/3 inch | Mega | - |
| VCE40GI | 80 deg.(°) | 1/3 inch | Mega |
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Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Overview
Lens unit optimized to the near-infrared light (NIR) which is invisible to the human eye. A clear image is obtained even in a dark condition by combining it with infrared lighting, and suitable for night vision system, DMC (Driver Monitoring Camera) system and security system.
Features
- Angle of Horizontal View: 40 deg.(°) to 50 deg.(°)
- Designed for wide operation temperature range
- Optimized for use in near-infrared light
| Item | Angle of Horizontal View | Sensor Size | Resolution | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCC75A | 40 deg.(°) | 1/3.2 inch | Mega | - |
| VCC55A | 45 deg.(°) | 1/3.2 inch | Mega |
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| VCC97A | 50 deg.(°) | 1/2.7 inch | Mega | - |
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Other Lens Unit

Overview
Zoom lens unit designed for video camera system and/or security camera system. Available as customized design product.
Maxell has experience in design and production of high magnification lens unit for Mega-pixel image sensor.
Features
- High magnification zoom lens unit
- Zoom lens unit with visible light and near infrared light
- Design and/or production for Mega-pixel image sensor available
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